6. Architect

What you expect: The same thing George Costanza expected. There’s nothing higher than an architect. You use your creativity and your vision to plan the future look of a great city. What you get: First of all, dim job prospects because the real estate bust has brought so many large construction projects to a grinding halt. If you do get work you’ll be at your tilty desk with a T-square trying to keep some rich people happy with their latest home renovation.